A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car near the M60.

The 20-year-old was hit on Rochdale Road in Blackley, by junction 20 of the M60 clockwise on Sunday afternoon.

Police and paramedics were scrambled to the scene following the smash at around 4.15pm.

The man was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

GMP said the man had been in contact with officers before the crash.

The incident has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission ‘in line with standard procedure’.

Both carriageways of the M60 were closed between junction 20 and 21 for Hollinwood, Oldham. The closure was later extended to between Junction 19 for Middleton.

Sergeant Lee Westhead of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we would like to hear from anyone who saw the man crossing the motorway or may have seen something around Rochdale Road.

“If anyone has dash-cam footage around this time that could help with the investigation, please get in touch.